I received the following note: "Hi Jennifer, Tonight the ABC news reported on the large ozone hole over the Antarctic. On the news, first it was claimed that the large hole was responsible for the record cold weather there. Then that the cold … [Read more...] about Low Temperatures Over Antarctica
Climate & Climate Change
California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
I received the following note from a reader of this blog: "Last Wednesday the state of California, the world’s 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases sued the country's largest automobile manufacturers, seeking billions of dollars for … [Read more...] about California – goes for broke on greenhouse – mad, bad or visionary ?
Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
When Bob Foster posted a note here in April claiming that the sun drives climate and the next little ice age will be in 2030 he was roundly condemned by many AGW believers. Now there is an article in New Scientist also suggesting "that the sun is … [Read more...] about Saved from Global Warming by The Sun?
Richard Branson to Back New Technologies In Fight Against AGW
Speaking from New York, Virgin Blue Boss Sir Richard Branson has said transport and energy companies must be at the forefront of developing environmentally friendly business strategies and has pledged to invest US$3bn (£1.6bn) to fight global … [Read more...] about Richard Branson to Back New Technologies In Fight Against AGW
Crikey! The Islands Are Still There: An Inconvenient Truth (Part 3)
Australia's tabloid e-news site Crikey has been suggesting that there are only a few misguided global warming skeptics. On Line Opinion's editor, Graham Young, has written to Crikey suggesting they, rather than the skeptics, are misguided. … [Read more...] about Crikey! The Islands Are Still There: An Inconvenient Truth (Part 3)
Cassowaries Mating: A Note from Neil Hewett
I received the followed note and pictures from Neil Hewett of Cooper Creek Wilderness in the magnificent Daintree Rainforest of Far North Queensland. Neil wrote: "These magnificent birds once roamed more than half the land-surface of the planet, but … [Read more...] about Cassowaries Mating: A Note from Neil Hewett

Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
